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Updated: February 20, 2026
Position Title: Patrol Officer Step 1
Public notice is hereby given by the Civil Service Commission of North Ridgeville, Ohio, of an open competitive examination for the position of Patrol Officer Step 1 in the North Ridgeville Police Department.
APPLICATION & FILING – Application forms are currently available and can be obtained as follows:City of North Ridgeville offers full testing services for the position of Patrol Officer Step 1 through National Testing Network (NTN). To register with NTN and schedule a test, go to www.nationaltestingnetwork.com and select ‘Find Jobs’, then select ‘Law Enforcement Jobs’ and sign up for City of North Ridgeville.
When you visit the www.nationaltestingnetwork.com website:
Upon completion of your scheduled exam, scores are automatically forwarded to the Office of Clerk of Council, City of North Ridgeville. Candidates who attain a passing score on the entrance exam AND agility exam will be placed on Civil Service Commission’s police entrance exam eligibility list. The North Ridgeville Police Department will contact candidates on the list and invite them to participate in further stages of the selection process.
National Testing Network is a service provided to conduct entry level testing in a standardized, professional environment. National Testing Network does not replace the Civil Service Commission’s responsibility and decision making in the testing process. All candidates’ results are provided to the office the Civil Service Commission where the final decisions are made.
Application SubmittalBeginning: February 18, 2026Ending: March 31, 2026
APPLICATIONS WILL NOT BE ACCEPTED OUTSIDE THIS TIMEFRAME.
Copies of all documentation for extra credit must also accompany the application. No documentation will be accepted after application submittal or the deadline for filing.
The "Acknowledgment" page must be notarized when you file your application.
AGILITY TEST – A passing score for both the Tri-C Agility test and written exam must be achieved in order to be placed on the eligibility list.
CITY OF NORTH RIDGEVILLECIVIL SERVICE COMMISSION
NOTICE OF ENTRANCE EXAMINATIONFULL TIME PATROL OFFICER STEP 1Starting Hourly Wage Rate: $35.29
MEDICAL EXAMINATION – Applicants who are placed on the eligibility list and are called in for an interview shall be required to pass a Computer Voice Stress Analysis, psychological examination and a physical examination as determined by the Police & Firemen’s Disability & Pension Fund and shall be conducted prior to the hiring of a candidate. Medical examination fee will be paid by the City.
MINIMUM ENTRANCE EXAMINATION QUALIFICATIONS
Age – North Ridgeville Codified Ordinance Section 246.09; Eligibility for Original Appointments; Notwithstanding Ohio Revised Code 124.41, a person who has reached the age of twenty-one but who has not yet reached the age of forty-six, and who otherwise meets the normal qualification requirements, shall be eligible to receive an original appointment in the Police Department (Ord. 1914-84 Passed 6-4-84; Ord. 4229-2006-Passed 3-6-06; Ord. 6039-2023-Passed 2.6.23).Education – All Applicants must be graduates of a standard four year high school or equivalent.Citizenship – Applicants must be a United States citizen.
Any assessment of physical qualifications must be scheduled before the examination or before being placed on an eligibility list or before being certified for appointment pursuant to Rule V, Section 5. The hiring authority may choose to determine when physical qualifications must be met in conformance with Rule V, Section 5, as long as it does so in a reasonable amount of time in advance of testing so that applicants are aware of the requirement
Candidate Contact Person:Tina WieberDeputy Clerk of Council440-490-2046twieber@nridgeville.gov
Requirements: Must be a US Citizen, ability to speak English, age 21-45, provide a valid driver's license, High School Graduate or GED equivalent and a passing grade for Physical Agility Testing must be uploaded to NTN or emailed to twieber@nridgeville.gov. Please contact Tri-C at PoliceAgility@tri-c.edu for more information on agility testing.
Extra credit will be given upon successful completion of the written test in the following categories once proof is submitted along with the application packet.
Department Overview:The city of North Ridgeville is committed to hiring ethical, honest and moral employees who will treat all citizens with respect, dignity and understanding. The occupation of police officer carries with it an expectation of being held to a “higher standard” when viewed by the public in general. Specifically, the public expects its officers to obey the laws they enforce, they expect them to serve as role models in their moral character and social behavior, they expect them to refrain from acts such as abusive use of alcohol and drugs. In short, the public expects its officers to stand behind their oath of office and execute their duties in a truthful and conscientious manner.
The mission of the North Ridgeville Police Department is to work in alliance with our citizens in providing professional police services that will enhance the quality of life for this community. We believe that this is best accomplished through the fair and impartial application of the law administered in a caring and responsible manner
Area Information: North Ridgeville is 25 square miles and the largest city in land area and third largest population in Lorain County with 35,280 residents and growing. North Ridgeville is primarily residential with rapidly growing retail and industrial areas.
Hiring Process: Applicants placed on the eligibility list who are called in for an interview shall be required to pass a Computer Voice Stress Analysis, psychological examination and a physical examination as determined by the Police & Fireman’s Disability & Pension Fund and shall be conducted prior to the hiring of a candidate. Medical examination fee will be paid by the City.
Additional Requirements: Performing physical activities that require considerable use of your arms and legs and moving your whole body, such as climbing, lifting, carrying, running, jumping, dragging, pushing, use of force, defending self, etc. To do so officers must possess the following physical abilities: Possess muscle groups that can sustain repeated contractions against a resistance for an extended period of time. Muscle groups that can produce adequate, single maximal effort. The ability to exert yourself physically over a period of time (cardiovascular endurance/aerobic capacity) without getting winded or out of breath. Muscle groups that can produce adequate dynamic strengths (to include core muscles)
Physically be able to use the following equipment: Handcuffs, handguns, long guns, police vehicles and all related emergency equipment, two-way radios, computers, baton(s), OC Spray, flashlight, energy devices, tire deflation devices, safety equipment, evidence collection equipment, software data collection/extraction data bases, cameras, animal traps, dog noose, speed determination devices, measuring devices, fingerprint processing equipment, telephones, etc.
The ability to see details at close range - Near Vision. The ability to see details at a distance - Far vision. The ability to see objects or movements of objects to one’s side when the eyes are looking ahead - Peripheral Vision. The ability to see under low light conditions – Night Vision. The ability to hear at acceptable standards. Speech Recognition – The ability to hear, identify and understand the speech of another person. Speech Clarity – The ability to speak clearly, so others can understand you. Ability to quickly and repeatedly adjust the controls of a motor vehicle.
